Awakening Within the Dream 10 Day Dream Yoga Retreat

with

Lama Michael Gregory

December 26, 2022 to January 4, 2023

Attend Online or In Person by Donation/ Generosity Only

We welcome Sangha after years of being apart due to the pandemic, to come together in presence and Bodhicitta. To practice and receive the blessings of these teachings in the sacred land of Pemako Meditation Center in California. Lama Michael will be teaching online.

During this transformational 10 day retreat you will learn how to dream lucidly and will deepen your understanding of the dream state and the nature of perceived reality. The ancient traditions of dream yoga and the modern scientific research, techniques, and technologies of lucid dream practice will be introduced in a powerful and practical way.

This experiential retreat will be led by Lama Michael Gregory. Lama Michael is a former Buddhist Monk and Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers. The book that will be used in this retreat is by leading expert in Lucid Dreaming, Stephen LaBerge, Phd.

The Art and Science of Lucid Dreaming is that of awakening in a dream within a dream. Once you have cultivated the art of lucid dreaming — the exceptional, potentially liberating state of consciousness in which you know you are dreaming is awakened. That knowledge transforms the mundane world into the extraordinary, and dreams into a vehicle for the exploration of the very nature of reality.

Building upon ancient teachings, recent scientific research has developed new techniques and technology making lucid dreaming more accessible than ever before.


What will be learned in this retreat?

In this retreat, you will learn how to intentionally create your experience of reality. To utilize the power of lucidity and guide your dreams with wisdom using them for personal transformation and spiritual awakening.


Topics in this Retreat Include:

• The Science of Lucid Dreaming
• How perceived reality and the phenomenal world are considered to be ultimately "unreal" - an "illusion”
• The Buddhist philosophy of the similarity and non dual nature of the dream that is life and regular nightly dreams
• How through Dream Yoga, living may become the dream and the dream may become the living.
• Eastern and Western techniques of entering into lucid dreaming
• The importance of understanding how we project our worlds through 8th consciousness
• Mind beyond body experiences
• Mahamudra, Dzogchen and how Dream Yoga mastery assists in the complete realization of emptiness.

Stephen LaBerge's Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming is a required text as well as a journal and an alarm clock.


When:

This retreat takes place on zoom from Monday December 26 - January 4. Lama Michael will be teaching from the New Quiet Mind in Florence, Italy via zoom - we have a large screen and projector for group retreat sessions.


Schedule:

Starts Monday December 26th at 4 PM PT
Ends January 4th around Noon PT


Prerequisites:

This retreat is open to all MMC members. Non-members by permission only as serious daily meditation practice and understanding of major Buddhist principles such as emptiness are necessary.


What Will Be Included?

• Live teaching, Q&A, and practice sessions with Lama Michael on zoom
• Guided meditation and teaching sessions with Lama Michael
• Access to supporting written material
• Access to retreat recordings on vimeo

About the Teacher:

Lama Michael Gregory Biography

Lama Michael is a former Buddhist Monk, Teacher and Executive Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers. Michael has shared that there can never be enough gratitude to repay the debt of kindness that others have shown [him], in particular the XIV Dalai Lama, the XVII Karmapa--Orgyen Trinley Dorje, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche, HH Dodrupchen Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche who have offered the empowerment cycles of Rinchen Terzo and Dam Ngak Dzod.

For more than twenty-five years Lama Michael has joyfully instructed a continuous stream of educated and experienced practitioners of all levels and backgrounds in Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States. He has led hundreds of meditation retreats on almost every subject matter related to Buddhism, in addition to leading meditative pilgrimages throughout Thailand, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India. Michael currently directs the practicing and teaching schedule at Mindfulness Meditation Centers and is the Three Year Retreat Master for our current retreat in Southern California. Lama Michael leads a vibrant local and international online and in person community of practitioners.

Lodging and Meals:

Meals are vegetarian and there are vegan and gluten free options.

Mealtimes are generally as follows:
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 AM PT
Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 PM PT
Afternoon Tea and Snacks 4 – 4:30 PM PT
Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 PM PT

We have simple and elegant lodging options, or the retreat can be done online. We also have shared and single rooms in the Pemako Meditation Center with a bed, chair and desk and indoor shared bathroom. Accommodations are limited so please register ahead to ensure you have your space in the retreat.

Other more luxurious accommodations are available twenty minutes away at Quiet Mind.
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The Pemako Meditation Center is on 88 acres of undisturbed mountainous land with a wide variety of bird and animal life just 45 minutes from San Diego.


In Person Attendance

There is no COVID vaccination requirement to attend in person as we follow current California law. No drugs, alcohol or sexual contact during the retreat. Functional silence is the rule. We will be meditating throughout the day and will wake up twice during the evening.


Online Attendance:

This retreat will also be offered online through our Virtual Classroom Zoom. Simply download the Free App on your Phone or Computer that allows you to fully interact with the retreat and teacher and attend from the comfort of your home.


Tuition:

This retreat Mindfulness Meditation Centers is completely supported by the generosity of its members and we ask that each attendee consider their personal generosity, the costs involved in holding this retreat and the meaning of these teachings when donating to attend this retreat.

Suggested donation to attend in person at Pemako is $910 for MMC members, $1520 for non-members. This includes accommodations, food, and retreat teachings.

For accommodations at Quiet Mind the cost is $245/night. A 20% discount will be applied. The suggested donation for the retreat is $600 and meals can be eaten at Pemako and are included.

The suggested donation for online attendance only is $650.

If you are unable to donate the suggested amount, please do not let that keep you from attending; contact Liz at donate@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com to make arrangements.

For questions about this retreat, please contact the Mindfulness Meditation Centers' Retreat Coordinator at retreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com


Register:

To attend Online or In Person please email the Retreat Coordinator at retreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com

Or simply reserve your space by filling out the form below: